Re: Newbie: What is SAP?

On 26 Jul 1997, MarkP28665 wrote:

> SAP is 1) the name of a Geman software company
> 2) the name usually is used to designate the MRP, material
> requirement planning, system sold by SAP.
>

   SAP does a WHOLE LOT MORE than MRP. For details see the SAP web site at www.sap.com

> SAP competes againt the likes of BAAN, JIT, and Oracle Manufacturing. An
> MRP is a complete materail management system including receiving,
> movement, scheduling, forecasting, bill of material, and accounting
> modules. There are large and complex applications that often require th
> ehelp of consultants and take up to 3 years to implement.
>
 This all true, however, as previously mentioned, see the web site for all else.

> Hopes this helps.
>
> Mark Powell -- The only advise that counts is the advise that you follow
> so follow your own advise
>
>

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